The city of Boulder will sponsor a talk with Opal Lee–the Grand Mother of Juneteenth.
At 94 years young–Opal Lee leads a campaign with Carmelo Anthony, Sean Combs, and
Pharrell to make Juneteenth a National Holiday.
This virtual talk happens–Saturday (June 19th–!0:00).
It will also be recorded and posted on youtube.
You can register for the program HERE.
Harpercollins will publish Opal Lee’s poignant picture book biography soon.
NYT artist–Keturah Bobo is the illustrator. The pictures are stunning.
The text is lyrical and engaging. And it includes a a red Juneteenth punch recipe
from Texan and famous Diva Chef–Angela Medearis.
Will you pre-order the book HERE?
RISE AND SHINE!
IT’S JUNETEENTH TIME!
LET THE JOY BEGIN!
JUNETEENTH IS FOR EVERYONE.
JUNETEENTH IS YOU AND ME!